The “Federal Actions Impacting Deaf Nonprofits” webinar on March 27, 2025, was led by Maria Wilson and Bobby Siebert, legal and compliance experts from CSD. The presentation covers how the Executive Orders, including those ending DEIA-related work, and potential changes to Section 504 under the Trump Administration may affect deaf nonprofits.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Various Executive Orders
- Texas v. Becerra
- Assessing risks to nonprofits
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Maria Wilson is a deaf attorney and impassioned human rights advocate. Strategic and intuitive, Wilson is the multi-faceted Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary at Communication Service of the Deaf, Inc. (CSD), serving the CSD parent Board of Directors, along with the Deaf Organizations Fund. As a proactive pragmatist, Wilson has a reputation for delivering under pressure in a rapid and complex environment. She is a trusted and collaborative leader capable of effectively communicating and effectuating change at all professional levels. She received her B.A. with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. She keeps Austin weird with her son, her rose garden, and a small populace of pets.
Bobby Siebert began his journey at CSD nearly ten years ago, starting as a grant writer before growing into his current role as Vice President of Contracts and Compliance. Currently, he oversees CSD’s compliance and ethics program, a duty that requires him to stay abreast of changing legal guidelines and regulations and act as a trusted advisor across multiple business sectors and service lines. He holds a BS in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Gallaudet University. He lives in Maryland with his wife and three sons.
